Business Wars Uber vs Lyft | Revenge Business | 2
Jun 3, 2020
Travis Kalanick's college days spark a journey of entrepreneurial highs and lows with his file-sharing platform. Meanwhile, Logan Green turns traffic woes into a mission for Lyft, showcasing the power of inspiration. The intense rivalry between Uber and Lyft escalates as they battle for dominance, employing aggressive tactics that reshape public perception. Through legal battles and innovative ideas, the podcast reveals the gritty side of startup life and the relentless pursuit of success.
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Scour's Rise and Fall
- Travis Kalanick's file-sharing party at UCLA led to his first business, Scour.
- Scour faced lawsuits and bankruptcy, teaching Kalanick valuable lessons about investors.
Red Swoosh Struggles
- After Scour, Kalanick started Red Swoosh, a legal file-sharing company.
- He faced challenges securing funding and paying employees, eventually selling Red Swoosh for $19 million.
StumbleUpon's Success
- Garrett Camp, while pursuing his master's, co-founded StumbleUpon.
- StumbleUpon, a web-browsing tool, was sold to eBay for $75 million.
